Furman Green

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May 25, 2013 at 8:05 AM

SPARTANBURG, SC-- Mr. Furman Green, 76, of Spartanburg, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Spartanburg Hospice Home. Born May 3, 1937, he was the loving husband to Carol Barker Green and the son of the late Jim Green and Cora Gosnell Green. He retired after 21 years from the SC Highway Department, was a member of Una First Freewill Baptist Church, and was an avid NASCAR racing fan.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his six children, Furman Jimmy Eugene Green (Bernie) of Saxton, Brenda Fowler (Jerry) of Union, Linda Jones (Craig) of Glendale, Marlene Johnson (Tracey) of Spartanburg, Pauline Kimbrell also of Spartanburg, and Pamela Brewer (Alan) of Easley; three step-children, Robert McAbee (Jamie) of Chesnee, Donna Satterfield of Gaffney, and Johnny McAbee of Spartanburg; 17 grandchildren, Angela Sanders, David Green, Lisa Lyda, Richard Brewer, Jr., Douglas Brewer, John Michael Brewer, Brandon Kimbrell, Jacob Hyatt, Jessica Nittell, Jimmy Green, Robin Green, Ashley Green, Kelley Green, Steven Brewer, Justin Tyler and Chris Brewer.; 15 great-grandchildren; and by his beloved puppy dog, Baby.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Marcus and Lloyd Green.Visitation will be held at Una First Freewill Baptist Church on Sunday, May 26, 2013, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Funeral services will immediately follow at 4:00 pm at the church with Rev. Kenneth Cash officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Memorial Gardens.The family will be at their respective homes.E-condolences may be sent on line to www.eggersfuneralhome.comEggers Funeral Home & Crematory - Chesnee

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